as in mainly
for the most part
our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies
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Recent Examples of chiefly
Cal is fixated chiefly on using his bonus to buy a vintage MGB convertible car.
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The biggest surprise of all would be an increase in the overall spending envelope, perhaps justified by the fact that the economic outlook has been altered by unforeseen events, chiefly U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
By relying chiefly on information technology experts, Musk ended up stumbling through Washington and sometimes cutting employees vital to President Donald Trump’s own agenda.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 June 2025
The biggest surprise of all would be an increase in the overall spending envelope, perhaps justified by the fact that the economic outlook has been altered by unforeseen events, chiefly U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
By relying chiefly on information technology experts, Musk ended up stumbling through Washington and sometimes cutting employees vital to President Donald Trump’s own agenda.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.
—Royston Wild, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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Although revenues fell 15% from last year, down to $17.65 billion, mainly due to business disposals in Canada and Argentina, profits before tax were $9.48 billion, representing a 25% decrease compared to the previous year; however, these results significantly surpassed forecasts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Holl is here mainly to fill the third-pair veteran vacancy for Chicago, and to replace the lost salary as Chicago works to get to the cap floor, but clearing his cap hit would also be part of the appeal for Detroit.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Ionescu learned English at school but still primarily speaks Romanian with her family.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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There are no Republicans in the Senate who represent high-tax, primarily Democratic states like California and New York, and various GOP senators vowed the House's SALT efforts would be reined in by the upper chamber.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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The international expansion comes after Anti Social Social Club had largely stuck to its direct-to-consumer, drop model since its inception.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The News Reactions in the US to Israel’s overnight strikes on Iran largely fell along party lines: Several Republican leaders backed Israel’s actions and its right to defend itself from Iran’s nuclear threat, while Democrats pushed for restraint.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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